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By Craig Erlam Stock markets bounced back on Tuesday as some calm returns following the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse and traders look ahead to the Fed on Wednesday. It’s been a wild couple of weeks and while many are hopeful the worst is behind us,
The Land Registry’s online platform is still knocked out, following the cyber attack some ten days ago, with officials saying it may
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The Land Registry’s online platform is still knocked out, following the cyber attack some ten days ago, with officials saying it may take several weeks before technicians can get the vital service
Read MoreBusinesses in Cyprus say they are being pushed to the brink as rising interest rates are adding to their other problems of
The Cyprus banking system won’t be feeling any aftershocks from the collapse of major banks in the United States and the trouble
Main opposition party AKEL is stepping up pressure for investigations into the involvement of ex-President Nicos Anastasiades’ former law office in the
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Businesses argue that restrictions in the government’s newly introduced policy allowing employers to hire asylum seekers to address labour shortages ahead of the busy summer season defeats the objective. The previous government introduced the tweak in the state’s policy on
Read MoreCorporate Europe is entering a new era with the recently proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The new Directive of the
No European nation has increased its concentration of brain business jobs faster than Cyprus since 2014, according to the European Centre for
Electronics and home supplies retailer Stephanis is opening a flagship store in Nicosia within the next few months, the biggest of its
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Every 8th March, the demand for gender equality is in the spotlight of public opinion. On this occasion, the undersigned female Speakers of the European parliaments want to join the voices that
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Supermarkets and retailers have signalled a new wave of price hikes on commodities, especially foodstuffs, as goods importers are considering adjusting their invoices quoting increased costs. Marios Antoniou, general secretary of the
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By Chris Iacovides & Andri Antoniou Whilst the UK is taking proactive measures to aid ailing companies and businesses from the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak, one cannot help but wonder what
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By Jerome Schneider, Portfolio Manager at PIMCO The challenges roiling some regional banks in recent days have stressed financial markets as investors
The former ruling Democratic Rally, licking its wounds having lost the presidential elections, has won a last-minute reprieve with the majority of
Transatlantic trade disputes are moving to a new US-controlled rhythm and increasingly, the US is acting without consulting its European allies. Because
The topic of government involvement in housing is contentious, with various opinions and approaches to how housing should be provided and managed.
Energy markets were quite volatile over the last few weeks, as the EU issued a new efficiency directive which sets 11.7% total
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Cyprus is one of the most expensive countries out of a list of 39 in Europe to charge an electric vehicle, adding another con to the list of Cypriot motorists thinking of going electric in the near future. Cyprus’ path to a
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Transatlantic trade disputes are moving to a new US-controlled rhythm and increasingly, the US is acting without consulting its European allies. Because
Energy markets were quite volatile over the last few weeks, as the EU issued a new efficiency directive which sets 11.7% total
A lack of desire and disregard have left Cyprus consumers at the mercy of hiking energy prices while the country’s grid is
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By Craig Erlam Stock markets bounced back on Tuesday as some calm returns following the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse and traders
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By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian markets rose on Tuesday after Wall Street staged a rebound overnight as the
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Switzerland’s wealthy and diversified economy, strong fiscal position, and low public debt ratio provide buffers to withstand a substantial shock in excess
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By Craig Erlam It’s been another lively start to the week following a busy weekend in which Swiss authorities had been working
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President Nikos Christodoulides said that Cyprus and Greece should work more closely on matters of shipping, which will be high on the agenda of his first meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens next week. Speaking on the sidelines
Read MoreTototheo Maritime subsidiary Marine-Fields Holding announced it has acquired German maritime consultancy and technology advisory firm BM Bergmann Marine GmbH. The takeover
Larnaca will reap the benefits of the passenger ferry link between Cyprus and Greece, as officials have decided to include the town’s
The new government has placed shipping among its priorities to enhance its maritime administration further, provide the ground for sustainable growth and
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Premier League outfit West Ham United eased past AEK Larnaca Thursday night to make it to
Excavation work carried out as part of a flood protection project in the centre of Limassol
There is to be a rush to review retirement savings plans following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s game-changing
Cyprus Airways has announced its winter flight schedule, during which it will operate to 13 destinations
Paphos and Limassol were shaken by an earthquake recording a magnitude of 3.9 on Wednesday morning,
